When I Was a Fairy
When I was a fairy, I used to dance on daffodils.
I used to bounce on blueberries and ride on raindrops.
When I was a fairy, mountains were molehills.
Back when I was a fairy … I’d almost forgot.
This picture book is a heart-warming tale about magical creatures young and old, and the love between a child and their grandparent. Bouncing, running, jumping and cartwheeling among the flowers - who is this adventurous sprite? Touching on themes of memory, magic and love between the generations, find out the secret of this energetic little fairy in this perfect book for reading together.
Creators
Tom Silson is a solicitor based in Manchester with a passion for children's books, rhyme and writing. When I Was a Fairy grew from a conversation he had with his eldest daughter.
Ewa Poklewska-Koziello is an illustrator and architect from Poland, working from Sopot. She has illustrated many books for children and has a unique and playful style, perfect for fairies and pirates!
Reviews
The illustrations are bright and fun (…) this would be a wonderful gift for a grandmother who is a special person for your child.
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With magical creatures aplenty adorning the pages so richly illustrated by Ewa Poklewska-Koziello, this rhyming tale of intergenerational love, memories and delighting in the natural world is a lovely one to share especially between grandmothers and their young grandchildren, particularly those who like stories with a touch of whimsy and enchantment.
Red Reading Hub
A magical tale of intergenerational bonding.
Simona Ciraolo, creator of Shy Ones
